Photographer's Note

Pico do Arieiro.

Directly accessible by road, the Pico do Arieiro (sometimes written Areeiro) is a starting point for hiking to the 2 highest peaks of Madeira, Pico Ruivo (1862m) and Pico das Torres (1851m). Pico do Arieiro is at the third position (1818m).

I was really surprised to see a beautiful paved and well marked path, it is quite unusual for a hiking trail.

Luckily, that day, the different peaks emerged above a sea of clouds, suggesting a spectacular panorama.

this is a beautiful panoramic view. I love the cloud that is hanging between the valley, while the light is glorious up high. the large version is breath taking with sweeping view of the area and the people on the path give a nice sense of scale.